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Atlas of Health in Europe
World Health Organization 2008; US$ 20.00This updated statistical atlas presents key health figures for the WHO European Region. They cover basic data on populations, births, deaths, life expectancy and diseases, lifestyle and environmental indicators, such as drinking, smoking and traffic accidents, and types and levels of health care.Each indicator is presented as a map to show overall... more...
Assessing the National Health Information System
World Health Organization 2008; US$ 20.00This Health Metrics Network assessment tool is intended to achieve more than simply assess the strengths and weaknesses of the elements and operations of a national HIS. The mere process of conducting the assessment reaches and engages all stakeholders in the system. In order to assist countries in this key activity Health Metrics Network has developed... more...
Closing the Gap in a Generation
World Health Organization 2008; US$ 40.00The Final Report of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health sets out key areas of daily living conditions and of the underlying structural drivers that influence them in which action is needed. It provides analysis of social determinants of health and concrete examples of actions that have proven effective in improving health and health equity... more...
Progress on Drinking-water and Sanitation
World Health Organization 2008; US$ 15.00This report details global progress towards the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target for drinking water and sanitation, and what these trends suggest for the remainder of the Water for Life Decade 2005-2015. The report also introduces a separate assessment of global, regional and country progress using the ?sanitation ladder??a new way of analyzing... more...
Health Environment
World Health Organization 2008; US$ 20.00This synthesis highlights key findings of the Environment Linkages Initiative, and introduces a "tool-kit" to support integration of environment and health considerations into decision-making. The report represents the culmination of a two-year process of working with stakeholders to identify: current gaps in knowledge and tools that preclude... more...
Policies and Practices for Mental Health in Europe
World Health Organization 2008; US$ 50.00Countries in the WHO European Region are committed to transforming their mental health programmes and activities, shifting from institutional practices to person-centred community-based care. This WHO report co-funded by the European Commission gives an overview of policies and practices for mental health in 42 Member States of the European Region.... more...
WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality
World Health Organization 2009; US$ 50.00When sufficient moisture is available hundreds of species of bacteria and fungi - particularly mould - pollute indoor air. The most important effects of exposure to these pollutants are the increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms allergies and asthma as well as disturbance of the immune system. Preventing (or minimizing) persistent dampness and... more...
The European Health Report 2009
World Health Organization 2009; US$ 40.00This report presents essential public health information to support countries in choosing sound investments in health. It should encourage the successful implementation of effective health system reforms and policies, and help countries improve their health systems performance to provide efficient, patient-centred, high-quality health care. The annex... more...
Night Noise Guidelines for Europe
World Health Organization 2009; US$ 40.00Environmental noise is a threat to public health, having negative impacts on human health and wellbeing. This book reviews the health effects of night time noise exposure, examines dose-effects relations, and presents interim and ultimate guideline values of night noise exposure. It offers guidance to the policy-makers in reducing the health impacts... more...
Health and Environment in Europe
World Health Organization 2010; US$ 40.00This report describes the progress made by WHO European Member States in improving their health and environment situations over the last 20 years. The assessment focuses on the aspects of health related to clean water and air, chemical safety, noise and safety at work, and environments supporting safe mobility and physical activity. These issues arise... more...









